Systems Theory in Action: Applications to Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy

Overall, I thought this was a great read. The layout of the book could have been better for me; it is structured like chapter book but I like reading my informational books with headings when topics arise and separating the text to show different context. It also uses the word “joining” which is just fine but in other textbooks they use the words transference and countertransference which can make things a little confusing. I’m new to the therapy field so maybe I misunderstood. But overall, great information!

This book opened up a new vista in my thinking about psychology that I haven't been exposed to elsewhere by systematically exploring and explaining the concept that simple behaviors may be the result of more complex factors.As a result of reading this book, behaviors or circumstances that used to appear mysterious or simply odd have become much more comprehensible conferring a greater level of competency to my interactions. I value the insight this book has given me and recommend it highly.

Had to get this book for a class and honestly it was more interesting than I expected

I love this book! It is a great reference. The content in the book has nothing to do with the supplier, but I was happy to have it arrive a little earlier than originally announced. Especially, because I need it for my class. Thank you for not trying to rip me off with the price, too. THAT's always a bonus.

This book came perfectly packaged and it is everything I will need to learn for my future career. Very satisfied with my purchase. No dents, folded pages or anything written in the pages, also included all of the pages.

I'm loving this book so far. It's packed with useful information and written from an experience-based standpoint. This book is working out great to help me grasp concepts in my Systems Theory class!

While a plethora of well-written family systems therapy publications exists, finding an engaging text that explicates essential family therapy concepts in less than 150 pages is no easy feat. Dr. Smith-Acuna has done a fabulous job of presenting an overview of the essential modern and postmodern family therapy concepts in a coherent and cohesive fashion.Keep writing Dr. Smith-Acuna!Kim McBride, LMFT Associate Faculty Antioch University SeattleSchool of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Very good, thorough little book that covers the necessary basics.